Sheridan County, Wyoming

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review the proposed budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting includes decisions on budget transfers for the previous fiscal year and several license agreements.

• Resolution 26-06-055 regarding Budget Appropriations Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Resolution 26-07-058 for Budget Amendment #4 to transfer unencumbered funds from FY 2025-26
• License Agreement #2617LA with Acierto, LLC for water line installation at County Road #74 (Soldier Creek Road) for $162.50
• Contract #257342 with Wyoming Department of Health for Public Health Preparedness
• Item V-26-004 regarding a G2G Lot Size Variance

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The meeting also includes a discussion on the E-911 budget.

• Public hearing for Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
• E-911 Budget Discussion

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and staff reports. The body will discuss earmarking Economic Development funds and the purchase of two work trucks.

• Earmarking Economic Development funds for Fairgrounds
• Bid request for two Public Works and Fire Warden work trucks
• UW Extension vacant educator position

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for a special budget hearing and a regular board meeting. The board will also conduct several Board of Equalization hearings.

• Special Meeting – Budget Hearing on July 20
• Board of Equalization Hearings on July 20, 22, and 24
• Regular Board Meeting on July 21
• Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads on July 20

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the Fairgrounds Building.

• Discussion regarding the Fairgrounds Building

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The board will also consider an agreement with Carl Bade regarding the Sheridan County Affordable Housing Program.

• Affordable Housing Program Agreement with Carl Bade for Trailside at Woodland Park Lot 2

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners and various county boards have a series of scheduled meetings from July 13 to July 17, 2026. A special meeting is scheduled to discuss the Fair Board Building.

• BOCC Special Meeting regarding Fair Board Building discussion
• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads
• HJ Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
• CH Library Board of Trustees Meeting
• LW Weed & Pest Board Meeting

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposals for an airport hangar lease and agreements with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. The meeting includes decisions on multiple subdivisions, a rezone, and the vacation of public alleys.

• Lease proposals for airport hangar at 905 West Brundage Lane
• Three agreements with Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for 2025 SHSP projects
• License agreement with Andy Lewallen for water tap installation at County Road #62 (Metz Road)
• Wamboult Rezone (Item R-26-001) and Connely Setback Variance (Item V-26-003)
• Sackett Subdivision Final Plat and Connely Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular staff meeting to conduct routine financial business. The body will review warrants and consider the payroll distribution for July 2026.

• Warrant review and approval
• Payroll distribution for July 2026

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a warrant review and meetings with elected department heads on July 6, followed by a regular board meeting on July 7. No specific agenda items were listed for these meetings.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (July 6)
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting (July 7)

Meetings and Appointments

The board will conduct a warrant review and meet with elected department heads on June 29. A Planning & Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 2.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (June 29)
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (July 2)

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners will discuss water rights at Lake DeSmet and a scheduling request from Dow Ranch. The board will also consider agreements with the University of Wyoming Extension and the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

• Public hearing on lease proposals for Hangar at 905 West Brundage Lane
• Annual Contribution Agreement with University of Wyoming Extension personnel
• Amendment Five to the MOU with the Wyoming Department of Transportation
• Lease amendment between Sheridan County Airport and the United States of America
• Lake DeSmet Water Rights discussion

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative agreements, including a lease amendment with the U.S. government and a contribution agreement with the University of Wyoming. The Board also authorized coordination with Johnson County regarding Lake DeSmet water rights during drought conditions.

• Approved warrants for payment (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization to coordinate with Johnson County on Lake DeSmet water flow (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Contribution Agreement with University of Wyoming Extension personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment Five to the MOU with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the GSA Public Buildings Service lease between Sheridan County Airport and the USA (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Dow Ranch scheduling request
• No action taken on Hangar lease proposals for 905 West Brundage Lane

Meetings and Appointment

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a warrant review and meet with elected department heads. The session includes a quarterly update from the Sheridan Community Land Trust.

• BOCC Warrant Review
• Meeting with Elected Department Heads
• Sheridan Community Land Trust Quarterly Update

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and staff reports. The board will consider a road closure request and a library board appointment.

• Road closure request for goat rope event on Saturday, June 27, 2026
• One appointment to the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2027
• Sheridan Community Land Trust Quarterly Update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a one-day road closure in Big Horn for a goat roping event and appointed a new member to the Fulmer Public Library Board. The board also approved general and airport warrants.

• Approved warrants for county and airport payments (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of 1st street south side of Ledoux It Saloon and Steakout between Johnson Street and Main Street in Big Horn on June 27, 2026, from 12 pm to 10 pm (Unanimous)
• Appointed Maggie C. Wisniewski to the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2027 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointments for several county boards and commissions. The body will also review notices of award for vehicle acquisitions and a hangar lease agreement.

• Appointments for Historic Preservation Commission, Memorial Hospital Board, Fulmer Public Library Board, Parks & Recreation Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Travel & Tourism JPB
• Notice of Award for Acquire SRE Front End Loader and Plow project
• Notice of Award for Acquire Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle and Equipment projects
• Hangar Lease Agreement between Sheridan County and Sheridan Pilots 307, LLC
• Ratification of multiple 24-hour Malt Beverage Permits for Sheridan Liquor Inc. and The Brinton Museum

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and hear staff and elected reports. The body will discuss a fairgrounds building project and interview a candidate for the Travel & Tourism JPB. They will also consider a grant agreement with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security.

• Discussion of fairgrounds building project
• Interview for Sheridan County Travel & Tourism JPB open position
• Consideration of Grant Award Agreement 23-SHSP-SHE-SO-AET-SH for the Sheriff's office Ballistic Shield project

The Board of County Commissioners approved $364,032.29 in warrants and a no-cost grant for the Sheriff's office ballistic shield project. The Board also authorized the Airport Manager to refill an office manager position with a training overlap period.

• Approved warrants totaling $364,032.29 (Unanimous)
• Approved refill of airport office manager position with training overlap (Unanimous)
• Approved 23-SHSP-SHE-SO-AET-SH Grant Award Agreement for Sheriff's office ballistic shields (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The document lists scheduled meetings and appointments for the week of June 15, 2026. This includes a warrant review and a regular board meeting for the Board of County Commissioners.

• June 15: BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads
• June 16: BOCC Regular Board Meeting
• June 17: CH Library Board Meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review staffing requests for the County Attorney and County Treasurer. The board will also consider the adoption of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026/2027.

• Proposed Budget for FY 2026/2027
• County Attorney staffing request
• County Treasurer staffing request

The Board of County Commissioners approved two staffing budget amendments for grade and step promotions. The Board then voted to adopt the amended Requested Budget as the Proposed Budget for FY 2026/2027.

• Approved $46,723.09 budget amendment for one County Attorney employee promotion (Unanimous)
• Approved $42,328.81 budget amendment for one County Treasurer employee promotion (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended Requested Budget as the Proposed Budget for FY 2026/2027 (3-2)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The body will consider funding for a rabies program and a new county pay scale.

• Request from Predator Management District of Sheridan County for $10,000 for rabies program
• Adoption of Sheridan County pay scale for FY 2026/27
• Grant Award Agreement (23-SHSP-SHE-SO-AET-SH) for Sheriff's office Ballistic Shield project
• SEEDA Update

The Board approved a new pay scale for the 2026/27 fiscal year and provided funding for a rabies program. They also approved a series of warrants totaling $457,714.46, while tabling a grant agreement for ballistic shields.

• Approved warrants totaling $457,714.46 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 from 2025-26 GPET funding for Predator Management District rabies program (Unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026/27 pay scale (3-2)
• Tabled Ballistic Shield project grant agreement until June 15 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for several open positions. These interviews cover various county commissions and boards.

• Interviews for 2 Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission positions
• Interviews for 2 Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees positions
• Interviews for 1 Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library Board position
• Interviews for 2 Sheridan County Parks & Recreation Board positions
• Interviews for 1 Sheridan County Planning & Zoning Commission position

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to interview candidates for several county boards. No appointments were made during this session; the minutes state that appointments will occur at a later meeting.

Meetings and Appointments

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss requested budgets for several county departments and services. The session focuses on funding requests for infrastructure, administration, and public services.

• Airport requested budget
• Library requested budget
• Enhanced 911 Services (E911) requested budget
• Capital funding request for a storage building
• Administration requested salaries and benefits

The Board approved a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for most employees, excluding certain attorney and law enforcement staff. They approved budget requests for the library, airport, and several department staffing changes, while denying a request for a new county storage building.

• Approved 5% COLA for all employees except specific attorney and law enforcement staff (3-2)
• Approved $1,625,000.00 for the library (4-1)
• Denied $285,000.00 for a new county storage building (2-3)
• Approved general fund Airport budget for employee step and grade increases (Unanimous)
• Approved new deputy attorney position and promotion of one deputy to Lead (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Assessor employee to Chief Deputy and one to Lead (Unanimous)
• Approved Fixed Costs, Grants, and Enhanced 911 Services budgets as presented/amended (Unanimous)
• Approved remaining Capital budget with amendments, including reducing Road & Bridge from $95,000.00 to $75,000.00 (4-1)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review requested salaries, benefits, and budgets for various county departments.

• Treasurer requested salaries & benefits
• Public Works/Road & Bridge requested salaries & benefits
• County Clerk/Election requested budget
• Board of County Commissioners requested budget
• Sheriff/Detention requested salaries & benefits

The Board approved the Board of County Commissioners budget (excluding salaries and benefits) and appropriated $220,000 for the JPA and Big Horn transportation studies. They also approved a requested salary scheme for law enforcement. No action was taken on salary and benefits for most other county departments.

• Appropriated $220,000 for JPA study and Big Horn transportation alternatives study (4-1)
• Approved BOCC budget excluding Salaries and Benefits (4-1)
• Removed Board AP & Payroll employees from the Clerk budget (Unanimous)
• Approved law enforcement salary scheme for Sheriff and Detention budgets (4-1)
• Reduced Coroner medical equipment supplies to $10,000 (4-1)

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review funding for emergency services and a sales tax continuance. The meeting includes decisions on land use variances, subdivision plans, and several inter-agency agreements.

• Pre-payment of $200,000 from FY2025-26 GPET account for a new Wyoming Regional EMS ambulance
• Resolution 26-06-053 regarding the continuance of the General-Purpose Excise Tax
• License Agreement 2612LA with Powder River Energy Corporation for Coal Creek Road crossing ($163.25 fee)
• Resolution 26-06-052 setting Election Judges wages, mileage, and training
• Land use items: Ziegler Lot Size Variance, Allee Needlework CUP, Dietz Legacy Homes Subdivision, and Koltiska Parcel Division

The Board approved a resolution to place the General-Purpose Excise Tax continuance on the 2026 general ballot. They also authorized a $200,000 pre-payment for a new Wyoming Regional EMS ambulance and approved several zoning and land-use requests.

• Approved Resolution 26-06-053 to place General-Purpose Excise Tax on 2026 ballot (3-2)
• Approved $200,000 pre-payment from FY2025-26 GPET account for Wyoming Regional EMS ambulance (Unanimous)
• Approved Interstate Engineering as consultant for JPA Plan update, not to exceed $200,000 (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 26-06-052 setting Election Judges wages, mileage, and training (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-06-041 for Federal Forest Reserve and Secure Rural School Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved 25-EMPG-SHE-GCF25 Grant Award Agreement for $49,200 in emergency management costs (Unanimous)
• Approved Ziegler Lot Size Variance, Allee Needlework CUP, Dietz Legacy Homes Subdivision, and Koltiska Parcel Division (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with ARINC Incorporated and license agreement with Powder River Energy Corporation (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and payroll. The body will discuss a proposal to continue the optional one cent sales/use tax and a road turnout request.

• Resolution 26-06-053: Proposition for Continuance of the General-Purpose Excise Tax (Optional One Cent Sales/Use Tax)
• Request by Larry Durante for road turnout at 73 Upper Prairie Dog Road (French Pete Site)
• Bighorn National Forest Quarterly Update
• Payroll distribution for June 2026

The Board unanimously approved the hiring of three new employees for vacant positions in the County Assessor's Office and authorized June 2026 payroll distributions. The Board also approved warrants for county and airport operations. No action was taken regarding a requested road turnout at 73 Upper Prairie Dog Road.

• Approved warrants for county and airport operations (Unanimous)
• Authorized June 2026 payroll distributions (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring for three vacant positions in the County Assessor's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary one-hour lunch closures for Assessor's Office next week (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a series of meetings for the first week of June 2026. These include a regular board meeting and two special meetings focused on the budget.

• Bighorn National Forest Quarterly Update on June 1
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting on June 2
• BOCC Special Meeting - Budget on June 2
• BOCC Special Meeting - Budget on June 3
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on June 4

Staff

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review and approve warrants. The agenda also includes reports from staff and elected officials and an update regarding Ramaco.

• Warrant review and approval
• Ramaco update

The Board approved a series of county and airport warrants. They also voted to transfer ownership of a retiring K-9 to a deputy. Staff provided updates on budget deadlines, IT issues, and property tax applications.

• Approved warrants paid on 05-25-2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants paid 05-25-2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of ownership of K-9 Fox to Deputy Oswald (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a warrant review and a meeting with elected department heads. The agenda also includes a Ramaco update and meetings for the Juvenile Justice Joint Powers Board and Hospital Board.

• BOCC Warrant Review
• Ramaco Update
• MA Juvenile Justice Joint Powers Board Meeting
• NS Hospital Board Meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss requested budgets for various county services and funds. The session focuses on financial allocations across administrative and public service sectors.

• Airport Requested Budget
• Weed & Pest Requested Budget
• Fairgrounds Requested Budget
• Library Requested Budget
• Enhanced 911 Services (E911) Requested Budget

The Board of County Commissioners convened a special meeting to enter an executive session regarding litigation. No substantive actions were taken by the Board during the meeting.

• Entered executive session for litigation matters (Unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review requested budgets from various county departments. The session includes reviews for public works, public health, and law enforcement.

• Public Works/Road & Bridge requested budget
• Sheriff/Detention requested budget
• Sheridan Memorial Hospital requested budget
• Public Health requested budget
• University of Wyoming Extension Office requested budget

The Board approved requested budgets for several county departments, though most approvals excluded salaries and benefits for later decision. The Board also approved the full budgets for Sheridan County Parks & Recreation and Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

• Approved Public Works, Road & Bridge, Assessor, County Attorney, UW Extension, Building Maintenance, Public Health, Emergency Management, and Sheriff/Detention budgets as requested, excluding Salaries and Benefits (Unanimous)
• Approved Clerk of District Court budget as requested excluding Salaries and Benefits, and increased juvenile attorney fees from $100 to $125 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of current employee to Chief Deputy (Unanimous)
• Approved IT budget as requested excluding Salaries and Benefits, with an additional $1,500 for a UW Extension computer (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to reduce Coroner medical equipment supplies to $65,000 (2-3)
• Approved Sheridan County Parks & Recreation budget as requested (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheridan Memorial Hospital budget as requested (Unanimous)

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review a budget amendment and several inter-agency agreements. The meeting includes decisions on road closures, equipment acquisition, and the vacation of an alley in unincorporated Story.

• FY 25-26 Budget Amendment #3
• Closure of Johnson Street in Bighorn on June 20, 2026
• Application for Federal Assistance for new Snow Removal Equipment
• Resolution 26-05-051 to vacate a portion of alley in Town of Lodore Subdivision
• Official Bond and Oath for Brittany Gorzalka, Sheridan County Fair Board, $10,000.00

The Board approved a budget amendment for the Fulmer Library elevator system and authorized several agreements, including a partnership with the University of Wyoming. The Board denied a grant from the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments and rejected a formal objection letter regarding concrete median barriers on Coffeen Avenue.

• Approved Resolution 26-05-049 for $1,566,995 (Capital Facilities Tax Fund) and $150,000 (Library Capital Projects) for Fulmer Library elevator modernization (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of Johnson Street in Big Horn on June 20, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Denied Grant Agreement between Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments and Sheridan County (Unanimous)
• Denied formal objection letter regarding concrete median barriers on Brundage Lane/Coffeen Avenue (2-3)
• Approved MOU with Wyoming Department of Health for 2026-28 public health work (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with University of Wyoming for Extension programs through June 30, 2030 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-05-051 Notice of Intent to Vacate a portion of alley in Town of Lodore Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Revised Application for Federal Assistance for airport snow removal equipment (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address a budget request from the Treasurer.

• Treasurer Requested Budget

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the fiscal year 2027 budget for the County Treasurer. The budget was approved as requested, with the exception of salaries and benefits, which will be decided at a later date.

• Approved County Treasurer's budget as requested, excluding Salaries and Benefits (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Warrant review and approval
• Staff and elected reports

The Board approved a series of warrants totaling $717,196.05. Despite a hiring freeze, the Board authorized the replacement of a lead election deputy and an administrative assistant in the Assessor's office, as well as the hiring of temporary election staff.

• Approved $717,196.05 in warrants (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement of full-time lead election deputy (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one to three part-time temporary election staff (Unanimous)
• Approved replacement of one full-time administrative assistant in the Assessor's office (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a series of special meetings focused on the budget from May 18 to May 20, 2026. The schedule also includes a regular board meeting and a warrant review.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads on May 18
• BOCC Special Meeting — Budget on May 18
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting on May 19
• BOCC Special Meeting — Budget on May 19
• BOCC Special Meeting — Budget on May 20

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review and approve warrants. The agenda also includes reports from staff and elected officials and a quarterly update on weed and pest activities.

• Warrant review and approval
• Weed & Pest quarterly update

The Board of County Commissioners approved $48,306.60 in general warrants and $2,035.81 in airport warrants. The Board also authorized the hiring of a full-time control position for the County Sheriff's office despite a hiring freeze.

• Approved $48,306.60 in general warrants (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,035.81 in airport warrants (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a full-time control position for the County Sheriff (Unanimous)
• Approved travel for Emergency Management Coordinator to Gillette on June 10th

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a series of meetings for the week of May 11, 2026. These include a warrant review, department head meetings, and various board sessions.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads
• Weed & Pest Quarterly Update
• HJ Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
• SAWS Joint Powers Board Meeting
• Fair Board Meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss election district and polling place changes for 2026. The body is also considering the appointment of special counsel and the establishment of salaries for elected officials.

• Resolution 26-05-047 regarding the continuance of a 2% County-Wide Lodging Tax
• Resolution 26-05-044 and 26-05-045 regarding 2026 polling place locations and election districts
• Resolution 26-05-048 to establish salaries for elected officials
• 1% GPET funding requests for FY2026-27
• Appointment of Ken Muller as Viewer for the vacation of an alley in the Town of Lodore

The Board approved a ballot proposition for the continuance of a 2% county-wide lodging tax and established salaries for elected officials. They also approved changes to polling locations and election districts. A request to appoint special counsel for the County Clerk was tabled for one month.

• Approved Resolution 26-05-044 to move a polling location to The Rock Church (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-05-045 regarding Election Districts and Precincts as amended (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 26-05-046 for appointment of special counsel for one month (4-1)
• Approved biennial Cooperative Agreement between DFS Child Support Program and Clerk of District Court (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Muller as Viewer for alley vacation in Town of Lodore (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-05-047 to place 2% lodging tax continuance on November 2026 ballot (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-05-048 establishing elected official salaries with a 15% increase for the Coroner (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple 24-hour malt beverage permits for Albatraoz LLC (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The meeting includes a quarterly update regarding the Bighorn National Forest.

• Warrant review and approval
• Bighorn National Forest Quarterly Update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved general and airport warrants. Staff provided updates on property tax refunds, fairground events, and negotiated health insurance premiums.

• Approved general warrants totaling $380,805.57 (Unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants totaling $403,926.88 (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review payroll for May 2026 and several license agreements for utility work. The meeting includes reports from staff, elected officials, and the Conservation District.

• Master License Agreement M26-02 with Alison Cook
• License Agreement 2609LA with Alison Cook for SAWS water tap at County Road #87 (Beaver Creek Road); fee $205.50
• License Agreement 2610LA with MDU for underground power line at County Road #109 (McCormick Road); fee $162.50
• License Agreement 2611LA with MDU for underground primary electric at County Road #80 (Mydland Road/W. 15th Street); fee exempt

The Board approved warrants totaling $130,347 and authorized payroll distributions for May 2026. They also approved three license agreements for waterline and power line installations. The County Clerk announced the relocation of the District Precinct 4-2 polling place to the Rock Church.

• Approved warrants totaling $130,347 (Unanimous)
• Authorized May 2026 payroll distributions (Unanimous)
• Approved Master License Agreement M26-02 with Alison Cook (Unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement 2609LA with Alison Cook for SAWS waterline at Beaver Creek Road, fee $205.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement 2610LA with MDU for power line at McCormick Road, fee $162.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement 2611LA with MDU for power line at Mydland Road, fee exempt (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has a scheduled meeting on April 27, 2026. The session includes a warrant review and meetings with elected department heads and the Conservation District.

• BOCC Warrant Review
• Meeting with Elected Department Heads
• Conservation District Quarterly Update

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for an informational session regarding the Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane Project. No formal actions or official decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane Project Education Session

The Board of County Commissioners met with WYDOT for an educational session regarding the Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane Project. WYDOT presented design amendments aimed at traffic calming and safety. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Board approved a nearly $1 million contract for airport parking lot expansion and adopted a budget amendment for IT costs and tax fund revenues. They also approved a de-annexation impact report for Dayton and an easement vacation, while denying a setback variance request.

• Awarded Expand Long Term Parking Lot Project to Wagner Ranch Services, LLC for $992,206.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-04-042 for FY 25-26 Budget Amendment #2 (Unanimous)
• Approved de-annexation impact report for portion of Lot 2 of Rees Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved Item EV-26-001: Lion Dog Easement Vacation (Unanimous)
• Denied Item V-26-001: Geehan Setback Variance (1-4)
• Approved amended Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement with USFS (Unanimous)
• Approved License Agreement 2608LA with Visionary Communications LLC for bored crossing at County Road #80 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including monthly fee statements (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and hear reports from staff and elected officials. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a lodging tax for the November 2026 ballot.

• Discussion of Lodging Tax on November 2026 ballot
• Warrant Review and Approval

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a series of warrants, including $150,000 for the library elevator project. The board also voted to fill a vacant Human Resource assistant position within the current budget. Discussions were held regarding the lodging tax for the November 2026 ballot.

• Approved warrants as presented, including $150,000 for library elevator project (Unanimous)
• Authorized Human Resource Manager to fill HR assistant position (3-2)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a regular board meeting and a warrant review with department heads. A special meeting is scheduled with WYDOT regarding the Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane project.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting
• Special Meeting: WYDOT Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane Project Education Meeting
• NS Hospital Board Meeting

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and staff reports. The board is considering a letter of engagement for audit preparation services.

• Letter of Engagement with Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard for Audit Preparation Services

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the rescission of partial fire restrictions and authorized an audit preparation contract. They also approved $22,794.38 in warrants and the corrected minutes from the April 7 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 26-04-043 to rescind partial fire restrictions (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Engagement with Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard for audit preparation (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,794.38 in warrants (Unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes from April 7, 2026, regular meeting (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a series of meetings and appointments for the week of April 13, 2026. This includes a joint session with the City Board and meetings with department heads.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads on April 13
• Joint County/City Board Meeting on April 14
• Parks & Recreation Board Meeting on April 14
• Library Board Meeting on April 15
• Leadership Sheridan meeting on April 16

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review numerous retail and restaurant liquor license renewals for 2026/27. The body will also consider the repeal of a property tax deferral program and the vacation of portions of Dana Avenue and County Road 141.

• 2026/27 Retail and Restaurant Liquor License renewals for multiple businesses
• Consider Repeal of Property Tax Deferral Program
• Resolution 26-04-039: vacation of a portion of Dana Avenue in Downers Addition
• Resolution 26-04-040: Vacation of a portion of County Road 141
• Application to the BLM for a parking lot on County Road #26 (Red Grade Road)

The Board approved numerous retail and guest ranch liquor license renewals and voted to repeal the Property Tax Deferral Program. The Board also adopted formal findings to support a previous denial of MDU powerline permits following a court order. Additionally, the Board approved an emergency operations plan and a mutual aid agreement with Big Horn County, Montana.

• Approved 2026/27 liquor license renewals for Eatons Ranch, The Ranch at Ucross, Big Horn Mercantile, and 20 other entities (Unanimous)
• Adopted findings on safety, viewshed, and burden to support September 2025 denial of MDU ROW licenses (Passed 4-1, 4-1, 4-1)
• Approved repeal of Rules & Regulations Governing the Property Tax Deferral Program (Passed 4-1)
• Approved Notice of Intent to adopt Resolution 26-06-041 for Federal Forest Reserve and Secure Rural School Funds (Unanimous)
• Adopted Amended Resolution 26-04-038 to include Sheridan County Airport in public funds depositories (Unanimous)
• Approved Sheridan County’s Emergency Operations Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Services with Big Horn County, Montana (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-04-039 to vacate a portion of Dana Avenue in Downers Addition (Unanimous)

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review multiple liquor license renewals and several resolutions. The meeting includes discussions on emergency operations, public fund depositories, and the vacation of specific road portions.

• Consider repeal of Property Tax Deferral Program
• Retail and restaurant liquor license renewals for multiple businesses
• Resolution 26-04-039 to vacate a portion of Dana Avenue in Downers Addition
• Resolution 26-04-040 to vacate a portion of County Road 141
• Mutual Aid Agreement between Sheridan County, WY and Big Horn County, MT

The Board approved numerous liquor license renewals and adopted findings to support the denial of MDU powerline permits. The commission also voted to repeal the property tax deferral program and approved a mutual aid agreement with Big Horn County, Montana.

• Repealed Rules & Regulations Governing the Property Tax Deferral Program (4-1)
• Adopted findings on safety, viewshed, and burden to support denial of MDU ROW License Applications (4-1, 4-1, 4-1)
• Approved 2026/27 liquor license renewals for multiple guest ranches, restaurants, and retail outlets (Unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Big Horn County, Montana for Emergency Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-04-039 to vacate a portion of Dana Avenue (Unanimous)
• Authorized BLM application for a parking lot along County Road #26/Red Grade Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Resolution 26-06-041 regarding Federal Forest Reserve and Secure Rural School Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Sheridan County Emergency Operations Plan (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and hear reports from staff and elected officials. The board will also consider a funding request for the Sheridan County Public Library System.

• $150,000 funding request to modernize the Fulmer Library’s elevator system

The Board of County Commissioners approved a funding request to modernize the Fulmer Library's elevator system, which has been non-operational for over two months. The board also approved a series of warrants for county and airport expenses.

• Approved $150,000 funding request for Fulmer Library elevator modernization (3-2)
• Approved warrants as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants as presented (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a warrant review, a regular board meeting, and several board appointments. The agenda lists meeting times and locations but does not provide specific discussion topics.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (April 6)
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting (April 7)
• SAWS JPB Meeting (April 8)
• Weed & Pest Board Meeting (April 9)
• Tripartite Board Meeting (April 9)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and review salaries for several county elected officials. This review is conducted per Wyoming Statute §18-3-107.

• Salary review for Assessor, County Attorney, County Clerk, Clerk of District Court, Coroner, Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to review salaries for elected officials per Wyoming Statute §18-3-107. No decisions were made, and a follow-up meeting will be scheduled for further discussion.

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and April 2026 payroll distributions. The board will also consider a contract for the 2026 Dust Mitigation Project and a resolution regarding partial fire restrictions.

• Award of contract for 2026 Dust Mitigation Project
• Resolution 26-03-37, Partial Fire Restrictions
• Letter of Engagement with Jones Simkins for Audit Services
• Payroll distributions for April 2026

The Board of County Commissioners approved a road dust control contract and implemented partial fire restrictions. They also authorized April 2026 payroll distributions and approved an audit engagement letter with Jones Simkins.

• Awarded 2026 Dust Mitigation project to Oxford Inc. of Wyoming for $446,880.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-03-037 for Partial Fire Restrictions (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Engagement with Jones Simkins for audit services (Unanimous)
• Approved warrants as presented (Unanimous)
• Authorized release of funds for April 2026 payroll distributions (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold a special meeting to review salaries for elected officials. Other scheduled activities include a warrant review and a tour of the Valor Academy.

• Salary Review for Electeds special meeting on March 31
• BOCC Warrant Review on March 30
• Valor Academy Tour on March 30
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on March 31

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss salary reviews for several elected officials. This review is conducted per Wyoming Statute §18-3-107.

• Salary review for Assessor, County Attorney, County Clerk, Clerk of District Court, Coroner, Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to review and discuss salary adjustments for elected officials per Wyoming Statute §18-3-107. Various elected officials provided testimony on competitive pay and professional standards. No formal votes or salary changes were decided.

• Discussed potential salary increases for elected officials
• Board agreed current commissioner salaries are reasonable

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review warrants and discuss the GPET application process for FY2026-27. The body will also consider a formal objection to the expansion of the Medicine Wheel Historic Site protected area.

• Formal objection letter regarding Medicine Wheel Historic Site protected area expansion
• Proposed MOU between City and County regarding subdivisions within one mile of City limits
• GPET application process for FY2026-27
• City of Sheridan request for County participation in Spring and Fall community clean up events

The Board of County Commissioners approved funding for a city-led cleanup event and authorized a formal objection to the expansion of a historic site. They also approved a series of vendor warrants totaling $76,611.86.

• Approved $9,000 from GPET funding for Spring community cleanup event (Unanimous)
• Approved and authorized signing of objection letter to Medicine Wheel Historic Site protected area expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $76,611.86 (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to review warrants and meet with department heads. A special meeting is set to review salaries for elected officials. Other scheduled meetings include the Hospital Board and Juvenile Justice Joint Powers Board.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads on March 23
• BOCC Special Meeting for Salary Review for Elected on March 24
• NS Hospital Board Meeting on March 25
• MA Juvenile Justice Joint Powers Board Meeting on March 25

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider bids for FY2026-2028 auditing services and brokerage services to sell a building at 1981 Double Eagle Dr., Unit A. The board will also review federal assistance applications for airport equipment and snow removal gear.

• Bids for auditing services for FY2026-2028
• Bids for brokerage services for 1981 Double Eagle Dr., Unit A
• License Agreement 2607LA with Visionary Communications LLC for $1,242.75
• Federal assistance applications for an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting truck and snow removal equipment
• Amendment Number 3 to the Sheridan County Airport Use Lease Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc.

The Board approved multi-year contracts for financial auditing and audit preparation services. They also authorized federal assistance applications for airport fire and snow removal equipment and extended a lease agreement with SkyWest Airlines.

• Approved audit preparation bid from Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard for $192,000 over three years (Unanimous)
• Approved audit services bid from Jones-Simkins LLC for $228,500 over three years (Unanimous)
• Approved Century 21 BHJ Realty for brokerage services to sell 1981 Double Eagle Dr., Unit A (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,405.90 funding allocation letter to Wyoming Department of Health for gambling behavior programs (Unanimous)
• Approved SkyWest Airlines Airport Use Lease Agreement Amendment Number 3 extending lease to June 30, 2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved federal assistance application for new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting truck and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved federal assistance application for new snow removal loader and plow (Unanimous)
• Ratified license agreements with Farm to Terrell, LLC and Visionary Communications LLC (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for audit and audit preparation services. The board will also consider CLG grant applications for projects involving the City of Sheridan and Downtown Sheridan Association.

• Review of bids for Audit Services and Audit Preparation Services
• CLG Grant applications for Kendrick Park pool locker rooms and bath house
• CLG Grant applications for Sheridan City Hall
• Completion of National Register Nomination forms

The Board of County Commissioners approved general and airport warrants totaling $233,673.21. They also authorized the submission of CLG Grant applications for Sheridan City Hall and the Kendrick Park pool locker rooms and bath house. Additionally, the Board approved the use of a county vehicle for public health staff to attend a conference in Montana.

• Approved general warrants totaling $233,141.81 (Unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants totaling $531.46 (Unanimous)
• Approved use of county vehicle for Public Health staff to attend GRIP conference in Billings, MT (Unanimous)
• Approved submission of CLG Grant applications for Kendrick Park pool locker rooms/bath house and Sheridan City Hall (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The document lists scheduled meetings and appointments for the week of March 16, 2026. It includes a warrant review, a regular board meeting, and meetings for the Historic Preservation Commission and Library Board.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (March 16)
• HJ Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting (March 16)
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting (March 17)
• CH Library Board Meeting (March 18)

Airport Meeting

The Sheridan County Airport will hold a work session to receive updates from the Airport Manager. The body will discuss air service, airport operations, and several active project management updates.

• Realign Taxiway “A”
• Expand long term parking
• Acquire Replacement Fire Truck and SRE
• Building Number 5 Conversion

The Board of County Commissioners received reports on air service bookings, parking management, and construction timelines. Staff discussed staffing challenges and lease amendments for airport facilities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review and approve warrants. The agenda includes reports from staff and elected officials, as well as updates from the Justice Office and the Sheridan Community Land Trust.

• Warrant review and approval
• Justice Office update
• Sheridan Community Land Trust quarterly update

The Board approved general and airport warrants totaling $116,452.73 and authorized the part-time hiring of Paul Fall for the assessor's office. The Board also directed Public Works to apply to the BLM for an expanded parking area at the stock rest property.

• Approved general warrants totaling $63,336.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved airport warrants totaling $53,116.73 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Paul Fall for part-time assistance in the assessor's office for a maximum of 30 hours (Unanimous)
• Instructed Public Works to prepare BLM application for 'Option B' parking area expansion

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a series of updates and board meetings. These include reviews of warrants, department head meetings, and sessions with various county boards.

• BOCC Warrant Review
• Justice Office update
• Sheridan County Land Trust Quarterly Update
• BOCC Airport Meeting
• Historic Preservation, Parks & Recreation, Weed & Pest, and Fair Board meetings

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review an affiliation and services agreement between Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County and Sheridan Health. The board will also consider a compensation agreement for University of Wyoming Extension services.

• Resolution 26-02-033: Affiliation and Services Agreement between Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County and Sheridan Health
• Annual Compensation Agreement with University of Wyoming for Extension services through June 30, 2026
• Resolution 26-03-036: Depositories for Public Funds
• Letter of commitment for Rodeo Grounds Pedestrian Transportation Infrastructure Grant
• Special Use Lease No. SU-00609 with the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments

The Board of County Commissioners approved an affiliation agreement between Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County and Sheridan Health. They also authorized compensation for University of Wyoming Extension services and designated seven approved depositories for public funds.

• Approved Resolution 26-02-033 for Affiliation and Services Agreement between Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County and Sheridan Health (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Compensation Agreement with University of Wyoming for Extension services through June 30, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-03-036 designating seven financial institutions as approved depositories for County funds (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including ratification of Rodeo Grounds Pedestrian Transportation Infrastructure Grant and Special Use Lease No. SU-00609 (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Sheridan Board of County Commissioners will meet to review warrants and March 2026 payroll distributions. The board will also discuss moving the purview and location of court-ordered drug and alcohol testing from Juvenile Justice to the Coroner’s Office.

• Payroll distributions for March 2026
• Proposed transfer of drug and alcohol testing from Juvenile Justice to Coroner’s Office
• WYDOT - STIP Presentation

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of warrants totaling $629,271.64 and authorized March 2026 payroll distributions. The board also granted permission to fill a vacant position in the County Clerk's office.

• Approved warrants totaling $629,271.64 (Unanimous)
• Authorized release of funds for March 2026 payroll distributions (Unanimous)
• Approved filling a vacant position in the County Clerk's office (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a meeting with elected department heads for a WYDOT-STIP presentation on March 2. A regular board meeting is scheduled for March 3.

• WYDOT-STIP Presentation on March 2

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from Three Elephant Public Relations.

• Three Elephant Public Relations presentation

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting featuring a presentation from the Wyoming Business Council. The session consisted of a discussion on infrastructure, housing, and economic development; no formal actions were taken.

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve warrants and payroll distributions for February 2026. The board will also receive reports from staff and elected officials.

• Approval of warrants
• February 2026 payroll distributions
• Museum at the Bighorns GPET update

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of warrants totaling $580,817.70 and authorized February 2026 payroll distributions. The board also approved filling a Road & Bridge district operator vacancy and authorized specific staff training and consulting requests.

• Approved warrants totaling $580,817.70 (Unanimous)
• Authorized February 2026 payroll distributions (Unanimous)
• Approved filling the Road & Bridge district operator vacancy (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring former Assessor Paul Fall for approximately 30 hours of assessment and tax rollover assistance (Unanimous consent)
• Approved Emergency Management Coordinator attendance at a June canine conference in Colorado Springs (Unanimous consent)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled meetings to receive an information update on the Museum at The Bighorns and a presentation from Three Elephant Public Relations.

• Information update on Museum at The Bighorns
• Three Elephant Public Relations presentation

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review mid-month and weekly interim warrants. The meeting includes reports from staff and elected officials and a presentation on the Transportation Plan.

• Mid-Month Warrant Review
• Weekly Interim Warrant approval discussion
• Transportation Plan Presentation

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Sheriff's request to replace a full-time control operator at the jail. The meeting also included updates on the airport's cell tower proposal and the City of Sheridan's transportation master plan.

• Approved request to fill vacant full-time jail control operator position (Unanimous)

BOCC Meeting

The Board approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Sheridan to update the Comprehensive and Joint Land Use Plan. Other actions included revoking a sanitation permit, adjusting a quarry boundary, and issuing notices to vacate two road portions.

• Approved City/County Cooperative Agreement for JPA update to Comprehensive and Joint Land Use Plan (Unanimous)
• Revoked Conditional Use Permit CU-16-007 for Stanley Sanitation (Unanimous)
• Approved permit boundary reduction for Minick Quarry from 18 acres to 8.18 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-02-034 Notice of Intent to Vacate portion of County Road 141 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-02-035 Notice of Intent to Vacate portion of Dana Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple draft minutes and monthly fee statements (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on February 17 for a regular board meeting and a mid-month warrant review. The schedule also includes a meeting with elected department heads and a transportation plan presentation.

• Mid-Month Warrant Review
• Transportation Plan presentation
• Regular Board Meeting
• CH Library Board Meeting on February 18

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the approval of weekly interim warrants. The meeting also includes reports from staff and elected officials and a quarterly update on weed and pest control.

• Discussion of weekly interim warrant approval
• Weed & Pest quarterly update

The Board voiced support for a grant to replace gravel with cement or asphalt at the fairgrounds. The Board tabled a discussion regarding the weekly interim warranty approval process. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Voiced support for $320,000 grant request for fairgrounds ADA access improvements
• Tabled discussion on weekly interim warranty approval process

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a series of departmental and board meetings. These include a quarterly update from Weed & Pest and sessions for the Parks & Recreation and Fairgrounds boards.

• BOCC Meeting with Elected Department Heads and Weed & Pest Quarterly Update
• SAWS JPB Meeting
• Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
• Fairgrounds Board Meeting

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review land use planning updates and the Bucking Iron Business Park Subdivision. The meeting includes decisions on software for Public Works and the Sheriff's Office, as well as a potential state grant application.

• Fiber optic cable installation agreement at County Road #269 for $2,025.00
• Bucking Iron Business Park Subdivision (Item S-25-005J)
• Vacation of a portion of Dana Avenue
• Sheridan County Airport Business Park Lease Agreement assignment between Rovar, LLC and Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
• FY2024-25 Financial and Compliance Report

The Board approved the transfer of a business park lease from Rovar, LLC to Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC. Commissioners also authorized an application for a $100,000 State Grant-in-Aid for airport marketing. The FY2024-25 Financial and Compliance Report was formally accepted.

• Approved January General County and Airport warrants (Unanimous)
• Ratified fiber optic cable installation agreement with Range for $2,025.00 (Unanimous)
• Accepted FY2024-25 Financial and Compliance Report (Unanimous)
• Approved lease assignment from Rovar, LLC to Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved application for $100,000 State Grant-in-Aid for airport marketing (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from staff and the Bighorn National Forest. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation matters.

• Review of FY 2024-25 Financial and Compliance Report
• Bighorn National Forest Quarterly Update
• Executive Session regarding litigation

The Board approved a request from the County Assessor to change a vacated lead property tech position to an administrative assistant. Officials also introduced the FY26-27 budget timeline and discussed the 1% Optional Tax for the November 2026 ballot.

• Approved advertising for an Administrative Assistant to replace the vacated lead property tech position (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review the initial FY 2024–25 Financial and Compliance Report. The meeting also includes reports from staff and elected officials and an update from the Conservation District.

• Initial Review of FY 2024 – 25 Financial and Compliance Report
• Conservation District Quarterly Update

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a request to split the audit process into two separate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for general and annual audits. This action follows a review of the FY 2024—25 Financial and Compliance Report which identified material weaknesses and significant deficiencies.

• Approved motion to send out RFPs for a split general and annual audit (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

The Board of County Commissioners has listed appointments for the week of January 26, 2026. These include a meeting with elected department heads and a Conservation District update.

• BOCC Meeting with Elected Department Heads and Conservation District Quarterly Update on Jan 26
• MA Juvenile Justice JPB Meeting on Jan 27
• NS Hospital Board Meeting on Jan 28

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review mid-month warrants and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The board will also consider issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the annual Sheridan County Audit.

• Consideration of RFP for Annual Sheridan County Audit
• Mid-Month Warrant Review

The Board of County Commissioners approved issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the county's annual audit. The board also authorized filling three vacant staff positions and approved travel funding for emergency management. The Sheriff's Office reported receiving a $170,000 grant for an opioid diversion program.

• Approved issuing RFP for Annual Sheridan County Audit (Unanimous)
• Approved rehire of engineering assistant (Unanimous)
• Approved travel expenses for emergency response meeting in Riverton (Unanimous)
• Approved filling two maintenance technician positions at the airport (Unanimous)

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several land use requests, including a preliminary plat for the Sackett Subdivision. The board will also review funding for a jail server and an Office 365 upgrade for the Sheriff's Office.

• Sackett Subdivision-Preliminary Plat (Item PP-25-003)
• Smith RV Campground and Gregson Polo & Guest Ranch conditional use permits
• Four license agreements with Range for telephone cable installation on County Road #269 ($175.00 each)
• Request for additional funds to replace jail server
• Vacation of a portion of Banner-Story Road

The Board approved over $48,000 for IT upgrades, including a new jail server and Office 365 licensing. Several conditional use permits and a subdivision plat were approved, and the Board appointed Ronnie LeBlanc to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Appointed Ronnie LeBlanc to the Historic Preservation Commission (3-2)
• Approved additional funds for jail server replacement, not to exceed $43,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,651.10 for Sheriff's Office Office 365 licensing upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved Smith RV Campground CUP with 8 conditions (3-2)
• Approved one-year extension for Gregson Polo & Guest Ranch CUP (Unanimous)
• Approved Sackett Subdivision Preliminary Plat and 20-foot access road variance (Unanimous/4-1)
• Approved sublease extension between Bighorn Airways Inc. and Bighorn Flying Company, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved fuel priority agreement with Farmers Co-Op of Sheridan (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address a vacancy in the County Assessor's office. The session includes candidate interviews and an executive session to determine an appointment.

• Interview of candidates for County Assessor
• Appointment of temporary successor to fill County Assessor vacancy

The Board of County Commissioners interviewed three candidates for the vacant County Assessor position. Following an executive session, the Board unanimously appointed Koko Knudtson to the role.

• Appointed Koko Knudtson to fill the County Assessor vacancy until January 4, 2027 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for one open position on the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission. The appointment is for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2028.

• Interviews of candidates Todd Wold and Ronnie LeBlanc for the Historic Preservation Commission

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to interview Todd Wold and Ronnie LeBlanc for one open position on the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission. No appointment was made during this meeting.

• Tabled appointment for Historic Preservation Commission until January 20, 2026

Meetings and Appointments

BOCC + City Council Meeting

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners and Sheridan City Council are holding a joint special meeting. The session is for discussion on several intergovernmental topics; no formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• SAWS
• Public Restrooms
• Annexation and Subdivision Process
• Sheridan County Comprehensive Plan
• Wyo Rodeo 100th anniversary event center/arena

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners and Sheridan City Council met for a joint discussion session. The group discussed updating comprehensive plans, water supply operations, public restrooms, and annexation processes. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive reports from staff and elected officials. The meeting includes a presentation by Three Elephant Public Relations.

• Three Elephant Public Relations Presentation

The Board unanimously approved advertising to fill a vacant Airport Maintenance Tech position. Several IT funding requests for the jail and office licenses were referred to the January 20 meeting. A presentation by the Wyoming Business Council was rescheduled due to technical difficulties.

• Approved motion to advertise for Airport Maintenance Tech (Unanimous)

Meetings and Appointments

BOCC Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will elect its 2026 Chairman and determine board membership assignments. The body will also consider several land use applications, including a rezone and conditional use permits.

• Election of 2026 Chairman of the Sheridan Board of County Commissioners
• Item R-25-003: Koltiska Rezone
• Item CU-25-007: Baumgartner Cell Tower CUP
• Item CU-25-008: Smith RV Campground CUP
• Item PP-25-003: Sackett Subdivision-Preliminary Plat

The Board elected a new chairman and approved the 2026 board membership assignments. The commission also approved a lease assignment for the Avis car rental office at the airport and passed the December consent agenda.

• Elected Christi Haswell as Chairman for 2026 (3-2)
• Approved 2026 Commissioner Board Membership Assignments (Unanimous)
• Approved lease assignment between Aero NW, LLC and Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved December County Warrants totaling $446,272.89 (Unanimous)
• Approved December Airport Warrants totaling $537,952.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved 12/15/2025 and 12/16/2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Staff Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a warrant review and receive reports from staff and elected officials. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Warrant review
• Staff and elected reports

Meetings and Appointments

The provided document is a schedule of meetings and appointments for the first week of January 2026. It lists dates and times for various board meetings, but contains no specific agenda items or proposals for decision.

• BOCC Warrant Review and meeting with Elected Department Heads (Jan 5)
• BOCC Regular Board Meeting (Jan 6)
• MA C.A.S.T Board Meeting (Jan 8)
• LW Weed & Pest Board Meeting (Jan 8)
• P&Z Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting (Jan 8)